MAY 2013 ISSUE 8 Email: [email protected]The Grapevine Art in the Garage Karen Charlebois at the first ceram- ics workshop, focussing on ‘form’ and hand-building. Funding success! Art in the Garage has recently received the great news that we were successful in our application to the NSW Arts and Disability Partnership for funding to run a series of workshops in the new ceramics and print- making studios. Some of the workshops will be for Tulgeen clients and other people with disabilities in the Bega Valley, and some will be open to interested local artists and the wider commu- nity. Some workshops will involve all groups. This will take place progressively over the next 12 months or so, but mean- while... New Studios In Action! Art in the Garage has kicked off the new studios by running two ceramics workshops for the five artists employed in the team – Matthew Perry, Jen Taylor, Leigh Gordon, Jenny McKenzie, and Kylie Ramsey. The first workshop was held on Wednes- day March 20, with local artist Karen Charlebois. The workshop focused on ‗form‘, with an emphasis on hand -building using coils and slabs, and drape and slump moulds. We christened our spiffy new slab roller, which makes hand-building using slabs great fun and very easy, and tried out many of our shiny new tools. The second workshop will focus on surface decoration and will be run by local ceramicist Janna Ferris. We‘ll look at glazes and a range of other surface embellishments and techniques. Jen Taylor - Art in the Garage Studio Coordinator Welcome to May Grapevine! Enquiries, comments and contributions are welcome and can be sent to: [email protected]. Thank you and enjoy the read! Monika Ryan - Tulgeen Support Worker and Editor "It is our choices, Harry, that show what we really are, far more than our abilities." Albus Dumbledore
TES is holding their ‘ Biggest Morning Tea ‘on Thursday 23.5.2013, 10.00-11.00am. The Biggest Morning Tea aims to fundraise for Cancer research. All clients and staff attend-ing are requested to make a gold coin donation. All welcome!! Please RSVP to Dianne Rees (64990841). Dianne Rees TES Manager
The Bega Hospital has bought a series of canvases of farm animals by Jeffery Young to com-The Bega Hospital has bought a series of canvases of farm animals by Jeffery Young to com-
memorate the ‗turning of the sod‘ (commencement of hospital construction). It is envisioned memorate the ‗turning of the sod‘ (commencement of hospital construction). It is envisioned
that the hospital will be the custodians of the paintings and they will be hung in the pediatric that the hospital will be the custodians of the paintings and they will be hung in the pediatric
section.section.
Matthew Perry Matthew Perry -- Art in the Garage Project CoordinatorArt in the Garage Project Coordinator
Warming Winter Dish:
Aduki Beans and Pumpkin
200g aduki beans, soaked overnight 1 strip of Kombu seaweed, cut into small
squares and softened in water Sesame oil or rice bran oil 1 onion, finely diced 1 pinch of celtic sea salt 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped ½ teaspoon cumin 300g pumpkin, diced into small cubes
Wash the soaked Aduki beans and then cook them with the Kombu for 1 hour or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Heat the rice bran or sesame oil and add the onion and salt. Sweat gently for about 5 minutes until golden. Add the ginger and garlic and cook a cou-ple more minutes on low heat. Then stir in the cumin. Add the pumpkin and some water to half-cover the ingredients. Stir well, cover and simmer until the pumpkin is cooked.
Combine the Aduki and Pumpkin mixture, mix well and gently cook a few more minutes, adding more liquid if too dry.
Serve with quinoa or brown rice.
Adapted from traditional macrobiotic recipe .
Monika Ryan - TES Support Worker
OPENING WELCOME SPEECH FOR TDS CELEBRATION
―Hello, my name is Suzanne Hartemink, and I am a director on the Board of Tulgeen Group. On behalf of my fellow directors – Kristina Walker, Deb Burrows, Cam Stewart and our Chair, Gae Rheinberger, - I very warmly welcome all of you to our celebration this evening.
I would like to show my respect and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Land, the Yuin people, of elders past and present, on which this gathering takes place. And I would also like to acknowledge the energy and commitment of the community that built this extraordinary complex, Mumbulla School, in whose hall we are celebrating tonight. And we are celebrating!
Tulgeen has a tumultuous history of ructious changes, dramatic gains and losses, quantum shifts in structures and practices. Not because we don‘t care about our work. More because we very much do care with passion, fierce advocacy and creativity. All attributes that are sometimes hard to structure and regulate!!
The job of the Board of Directors is to create and protect the framework of Tul-geen Group, so the executive managers are able to harness and organise those attributes and direct them to those most in need with the most effect. And throughout Tulgeen‘s history the Board hasn‘t always ―got it right‖.
So we, the Board, say to all of you tonight: THANKYOU !!
Thankyou for staying with us through the ups and downs, even when you haven‘t understood or agreed with the circumstances. Thankyou for being here tonight, willing to accept past mistakes and angst, and trusting in each other to keep aiming for the best we can do by acting in the best way we can be.
Please enjoy our hospitality, enjoy each others‘ company, feel free to ask for and offer any conversation with the
directors.
We look forward to learning more from you in order to deliver more to our clients,
And WE feel this celebration is a new beginning to a stable, professional and harmonious Tulgeen Disability Services. Thank you.‖
Suzanne Hartemink, Director on behalf of the Tulgeen Board
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Tulgeen staff toasting to new beginnings, Friday 19th of April at
Mumbulla School Hall, Bega
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At Art in the Garage Project Coordinator Matthew Perry‘s suggestion, the Tulgeen Board of Directors invited the entire Tulgeen team to a celebration to reconcile our past, to express thanks for their commit-ment and loyalty and to join in creating Tulgeen‘s future.
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Bega Valley Information and News
May - Kiss Goodbye to Multiple Sclerosis Month 1-7 - National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week 5 - World Hand Hygiene Day 5-11 - Motor Neuron Disease Week 7 - World Asthma Day 12 - Mother‘s Day 9-15 - Allergy and Chemical Sensitivity Week 15 - Raising the Bar (Australian Network on Disability National Conference, Sydney, www.and.org.au) 10 - World Lupus Day 10-16 - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Week 12 - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Day 12-18 - Schizophrenia Awareness Week 24 - DanceAbility Beach Party 26-1Jun- Macular Degeneration Awareness Week
28 - Australia‘s Biggest Morning Tea (see TES advertisement on page 2) 28 - Bega Disability Community Forum 29 - World MS Day 31 - World No Tobacco Day 31 - 65 Roses Day (Cystic Fibrosis Australia) 2 June - Carer Connections Social Sunday, Bermagui 26 June– National Respite Association Disability informa tion workshop in Bega Sources: - www.and.org.au/pages/disability-related-events-calendar- 2012.html - Bega Valley Disability Community Forum
Events-Calendar
Dance Ability Beach Party
24th
May – 7pm-10.30pm Dance Ability Beach Party at Pambula Surf Life Saving Club to celebrate National Fami-lies Week. Black Velvet will be playing. Gold coin donation
to support Special Nippers and includes supper and drinks. RSVP to Margaret Furniss at Campbell Paige at 6496 4681.
CARERS and STAKEHOLDERS RESPITE FORUM
26th
June – 11am-1pm: President Kevin Marron from the National Respite Association will be coming to Club Sap-phire in Merimbula to hold a FREE forum for carers and in-terested parties and to discuss the latest on ‗disability is-sues‘. Topics will include DisabiltiyCare Australia (formerly known as NDIS), self-directed care & individualized funding, carers health and well being, trust between carers and pro-
viders and how the service system needs to change. Please RSVP
May – The next Disability Community Forum will be at Bega Valley Meals on Wheels ('Toussaint Centre') from 1 to 3pm. For enquiries or if you want to be on our mailing list, contact Michaela Pascolutti – 0413 136 006, Stephen Reed - 0428 251 511 or Monika Ryan - 0404 798 368. The Bega Disability Community Forum is a new group that has been meeting monthly since February this year. The aim of the group is to look at ways we can improve the Bega Valley to be more inclusive and supportive, a place where people living with a disability have equal rights and
opportunities. The forum provides members and visitors with a platform for information on disability specific issues, events, workshops, support groups and more. Many topics of interest are discussed and the group has regular guest speakers. This forum is very much down to earth, informal and wel-comes everyone from the community. Whether you have a disability, are a family member or friend, or are passionate about creating positive change in the lives of people with a disability, you can join in at our meetings or go on our email list to receive updates ([email protected]).
2nd
June – Carer Connections Social Sunday at Bermagui Country Club. All Ages and Abilities are welcome. Free en-tertainment—Damon & Rhys Davies. Meals available from
around $10. Come along, have fun and meet new friends. For information call Adele or Ron on 0420 921 290.
In 2013 STS Young Endeav-our will join a fleet of interna-tional tall ships for festivals in Melbourne, Hobart, Sydney and Auckland. One of the ships currently en route to Australia is STS Lord Nelson, operated by the Jubilee Sailing Trust in the United Kingdom.
Lord Nelson is a specially de-signed disability-accessible tall ship, and the first such vessel to sail around the world. Physi-cally disabled people, including wheelchair users, will sail side
by side with able-bodied people every sea-mile of the way. Members of the public can now book berths on voyages from seven to seventeen days duration in Australia during September and October, and a forty-four day voyage from Singapore to Fremantle in June.
More than a day sail, the fully supported voyage programs will give you and your members the opportunity to work as a member of the voyage crew, discovering new skills and making great friends along the way. While aboard you'll meet people from many different walks of life including the experienced professional permanent crew, who will ensure you get the most from your adventure holidays. Regardless of physical ability they will encourage you to get involved in as much or as little sailing as you feel comfortable with. Young Endeavour alumni Sarah Rowsell sailed Lord Nelson in 2011, and said "Our crew consisted of people of all physi-
cal abilities, and our assisted climbs were like any good story: there were tears of joy, peals of laughter, gasps of anticipation, squeals of excitement and numerous rounds of applause as eight of our brave crew mates scaled the fore and main masts. It was a truly awe-inspiring moment of soli-darity as we worked together to assist these brave people aloft, both with and without wheelchairs... I learnt so much about myself, my strengths, my weaknesses, my limitations and my ability to carry on no matter what was thrown at me".
To find out more, including voyage dates and prices, please visit the Jubilee Sailing Trust. We have also been advised that the Sultanate of Oman Bursary Scheme may apply to the voyage from Sydney to Auckland. Requests for Individ-ual bursaries must be made via Sail Training International.
Live Life Bega Valley This is a project run by Bega Valley Shire Council offering a range of FREE physical activity and healthy eating pro-grams and activities that can support Bega Valley Shire residents to lead healthy lifestyles. Register now to have a chance to win a health prize pack. If you would like a registration form mailed to you please con-
This Healthy Communities Project is an initiative of the Australian Government
NDS is the industry peak body representing all disability organisations in Australia. In preparing the sector for the National Disability insurance Scheme, NDS is keen to hear from the workers of the disability sector and have selected a cross section of disability services to participate. Tulgeen has been selected as one of these organisations. What does this mean? From the 20th May, staff will be asked to fill in an online survey and the data collected will be sent directly to NDS for collation. It will express how each employees view Tul-geen. This information will help NDS understand the diver-sity of the disability workforce in Australia and your answers will assist in building a stronger Tulgeen and disability sec-
tor. You will have the opportunity to confidentially voice your thoughts and opinions about Tulgeen and this will be presented to the Tulgeen by a third party. What do I need to do? All staff are requested to take the survey. If you have a Tul-geen address, information will be emailed directly to you. Just follow the links. If you do not have your own ac-cess, your Executive Manager will provide you with access to a computer to take the survey. It will take 20-30 minutes depending on how quickly you read and type. If you require assistance with navigating a computer, please inform your Manager.
Online, Easy, Anonymous and Live from 20th May!!
National Disability Services (NDS) Employee Engagement Survey—
launching on 20th May—Have Your Say!!
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